Tips on Training Your Mustache

Just like the hair on your scalp, mustache hair also has a growth pattern that you can train according to your liking so it is not a hindrance in your daily life activities such as eating. If your mustache hair is stubborn and likes to do what it wants then you will need to follow a series of steps to get it to behave.

Training your mustache requires consistency in various steps such as washing your mustache and applying the right products to it. Brushing it daily and trimming it frequently when needed is also helpful when it comes to training your mustache.   

In this article, you will be shown exactly how to train your mustache to your desired look, whether it is done with the help of a comb or wax.

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How to Train Your Mustache

Compared to the hair on your head, mustache hair is far coarser and has way different patterns which means that if you let it grow without any proper care and maintenance, it will curl in several directions and create a messy look.

But do not worry! We have all the tips and tricks you can follow so that your mustache can become tamed.

Buy the Right Tools

To coax your mustache hair to do what you want, you will need to invest in the correct tools and these are listed below.

• Small grooming scissors
• A comb
• Beard oil
• Beard balm
• Beard brush
• Mustache wax

Do your research before buying each product so that any ingredients present in them do not react badly with your skin and hair. Buy products made up of natural oils rather than mineral oils and synthetic oils, the chemicals in these are harsh so it’s best to avoid them.

Give it Time to Grow

You simply cannot rush into style and train a mustache if you have not given it the time to grow to a proper length. Whether you want to grow a mustache only or you want to grow a beard alongside it too, give it at least a month and a half before you touch it with scissors.

It takes a mustache about eight weeks to grow long enough to touch the top of your top lip. If that is the length you desire then you can go ahead and trim it along the upper lip. However, if you want a long mustache, perhaps a handlebar style, then you have to allow the side hair, present above and near the corners of the mouth, to grow out more.

Growing out your beard and mustache is the most awkward and irritating stage because, in the first few starting weeks, it can be itchy and wild. If you want to avoid that then you must develop a proper mustache care routine or to simply put it, follow the next two steps religiously.

Wash Every Few Days

Make sure to clean your mustache every couple of days so that they are clean which makes them much easier to work with. We say to do this every few days because washing your facial hair every day can strip them of its natural oils making them dry and itchy.

You can, however, use warm water to rinse out any dirt and grime every day but when it comes to using a beard wash, do it every two to three days. Make sure to buy the right beard wash for your hair that does not have any harsh chemicals.

Avoid using soap as that will make your skin extremely dry and cause breakouts in the skin under the hair. Using a beard wash will do no such thing it will cleanse your hair and skin without stripping away any natural oils such as sebum.

You need to keep washing your mustache from the start, even when the hair is really short.

Oil and Balm

Beard oils and balms are not only for your beard but also for your mustache because they too, just like beard hair, need nourishment and moisture. After washing your mustache, apply beard oil so that all the moisture from the air gets locked into the hair follicles, making them hydrated.

Beard balm on the other hand is thicker and does the job of moisturizing as well as styling your hair. It dries once you have applied it and forms a protective layer over your whiskers, therefore, protecting them from dust and also trapping moisture.

Using either of these products will make your mustache hair and skin under it fresh, healthy, hydrated, and soft, meaning they will be more pliable. Your hair fibers will be conditioned; hence they will not grow out to be rugged and unruly.  

Brush it to Train

The best possible way to train your facial hair, whether it is your beard or mustache, is to brush them regularly when they have gained enough length.

Use a brush made of natural fibers, the most recommended ones are wild boar bristles as they are not harsh on your hair. You can also use the brush to evenly spread out whatever products you use so that no hair is left out.

Follow the instructions below, these are the initial steps that will tame your hair fibers and make them grow in the direction you want.

• After the application of your beard oil, brush your mustache in a downwards direction to check uniformity and length, even if you are trying to grow a curly handlebar.
• Apply beard balm for some hold.
• Using your brush, create a middle part and then direct your hair outwards towards the sides. Repeatedly brush until the part is neat and gives off a natural look.
• When brushing one side, to keep the other side in control use a hand.

These steps are essential in training your beard. But if you want a curlier mustache towards the end then you have to follow the step mentioned below.

• Take a little more amount of beard balm and with the tip of your fingers, lather it at the ends and twirl them into a point followed by slightly curling them upwards. Repeatedly carry this step out with the help of a sweeping motion.

Doing these steps consistently will make your mustache hair shape more naturally. 

Trim When Necessary

As the first initial weeks are over and your mustache hair begins to become longer, you need to bust out the small grooming scissors and get to trimming!

At this stage, you have to have an idea of what style and shape of mustache you want so you can trim it according to that. If you are a little doubtful then start by trimming less and if you do manage to make a mistake, you do not need to worry! It is the hair and it will grow out again.

For a more regular style of mustache, trim along the natural curve of your upper lip so that the hair stays out of your mouth. If you do not want a curly style then trim the corners, both above and below, to the shape you want.

For a walrus-style mustache, trim very little so that you can grow a thick, bulky mustache. Just trim along the line of the mouth and pay attention to how you trim the corners.

For a handlebar style, follow the step mentioned above but instead of trimming the corners, let them grow out more to your desired length.   

Use Mustache Wax

For a curlier mustache, you need to get your hands on a good mustache wax because this will give you the tight and extravagant curls you want. Even if you do not want a curly look, still use wax to keep the hair out of your mouth.

Only use a tiny amount as that is more than enough when it comes to mustache wax. Melt it by rubbing it between your two fingers and then gently begin to massage it into your beard at one of the sides, starting from the center.

When you get to the ends, turn the hair in an upwards direction and hold it for a few seconds to give it a nice curl. If you want a tight curl, wrap the hair either around your finger or a pencil and hold for a few seconds longer, preferably 10 to 20 seconds.   

This is the best way to train and curl your mustache, if you want to use a beard straightener then you can but it is damaging to your hair so be careful as you will need to do a lot more trimming to get rid of this damaged hair.

Conclusion

Beard and mustache growth and grooming are a bit rough in the beginning but as you stay consistent it will get easier and you will begin to see a difference so do not lose hope! We hope that this guide provided you with the right tips you need to train your beard such as washing your mustache, trimming, brushing, and applying the right products to it.